WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS? Tuberculosis or “TB” is a treatable contagious disease that usually infects the lungs. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli and it can also be seen in the brain, skin, and other body organs. It is prevalent in densely populated countries such as China, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. WHAT’S GOING ON … Continue reading World Tuberculosis Day: A Call To Action

SINGAPORE – February 15, 2017 Singapore-based HealthTech startup mClinica has raised $6.3 million in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The company has developed mobile technology to unite pharmacies on a common platform, provide access to new sources of data, and allow for the deployment of data-driven programs that improve patient affordability and health … Continue reading mClinica Raises $6.3 Million to Transform Global Health Data

Despite mounting concern about the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, many physicians continue to make prescribing errors that amplify the problem. Many pharma companies have expressed support for solutions, but will they follow through on their promises? Antibiotic prescribing errors take many forms. The most common error is overuse. Around the world, physicians routinely prescribe … Continue reading Why Pharma MNCs Should Pursue Antibiotic Stewardship